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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-870 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4501 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 7% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-870 - 149 vs 139 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $100.0 vs $116.99
- Up to 9% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i3-12100 - $0.72 vs $0.79 per FPS
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
149
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
91.13924050632912%
Price, $
$116.99
85%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Updated 353686 minutes ago
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
139
93.28859060402685%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
100%
Price, $
$100
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
Buy for $100 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 353686 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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